To qualify for public healthcare coverage under a provincial or territorial health insurance plan in Canada, you generally must establish your primary residence in that province and live there for a minimum waiting period, which is typically 3 months. During this initial 90-day transition window upon moving to Canada, new residents are not yet covered by provincial medical plans, making it crucial to purchase private temporary health insurance to pay for any unexpected doctor visits, prescription medications, or emergency hospital treatments until your public health card officially becomes active.
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